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How to Make a Fish out of a Heart Valentines Day Box

Today I have a fun craft to do with your left over Valentines Day Heart Shaped Box. I’m going to show you how to make a Fish out of a Heart Valentines Day Box. This craft is not only a lot of fun, but it is a great way to recycle those used Valentines Day Boxes…. so you don’t have to just throw them away. And, the fish not only turns out totally cute, it also gives you a secret storage box to store your small secret things in. Now, that is fun!! So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Valentines Heart Box

Black Marker

Red Craft Foam, Felt or Paint

White & Black Craft Foam

Colorful Tissue Paper (2 different colors)

Pencil

Scissors

Glue Stick

Lid or Bowl (for tracing)

Paper Plate

Paper

Glue

Step 1

Get your chocolate hearts box.

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Step 2

Draw lips with backwards E shape.

Step 3

I used sticky craft foam square tiles and filled in space in the lips. Use anything that you want to use though…. even paint or felt.

Step 4

Draw an outline around the lips. Draw curved rectangles for white highlights.

Step 5

Fill curved rectangles with white craft foam.

Step 6

Use colorful tissue paper for next part.

Draw circle on a stack of square tissue paper.

Cut out circles.

Step 7

Dot glue all over the rest of heart.

Layer circles on top of box and on top of each other.

Until it looks like this.

Step 8

Use a lid or bowl to trace a big circle on white foam.

Trace a smaller circle on black craft foam.

Cut out 2 small white circles and glue together like this.

Step 9

Glue eye on fish face.

Step 10

Draw a heart with a rectangle on left….. do this on a paper plate.

Bend and glue rectangle on to side of heart box furthest from lips.

Now fish should look like this.

Step 11

Draw half of a heart on folded paper.

Cut out heart.

Cover with tissue paper circles too. Make two of these.

Step 12

Glue fin to fish face.

And, your fish is now done. Wasn’t that fun? Now, you have a secret storage box that is decorated as a fish. The real question is now ….. what are you going to fill your secret box with? Enjoy.

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How to Make a Kitty Cat out of a Heart Valentines Day Box

I have a fun craft for you today….. and the coolest part is you will get to use your old Valentines Day Heart Box that you had been given as a gift on Valentines Day. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Kitty Cat out of a Heart Valentines Day Box. This cat is made from tissue paper and paper plates….. it is so much fun to make. Once you are done with this craft not only will you have a cute kitty cat, but you will also have a super cool box to store whatever you would like. So, let’s get started.

Materials Needed

Valentines Day Box

Paper Plates (a few)

Tissue Paper Squares (Orange & White)

Pencil

Glue

Brown Felt

Marker

Lids (One larger than the other for tracing circles)

Paper (White, Blue & Black)

Craft Foam or String

Scissors

Tape

Step 1

Start with a Valentines Day Box.

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Step 2

Add glue to a paper plate.

Buy or cut tissue paper squares.

Grab a pencil and wrap square around eraser of pencil.

Dip pencil into glue.

Now dab pencil onto heart… pick back up.

Now leave tissue paper behind like this.

Step 3

Keep doing this…. Orange at the top and white at the bottom.

Like this.

Step 4

Cut a rounded triangle from brown felt.

Also, cut three thin rectangles.

Glue them as the nose and the mouth.

Step 5

Trace 2 big white circles with lids.

Trace 2 slightly smaller blue circles.

Trace slightly smaller black circles.

Draw 4 small white circles.

Glue them together to look like this.

Step 6

Draw an ear shape with a rectangle shape at the bottom on a paper plate and cut out.

Cut out two ears… then fold rectangle inwards.

Glue and tape ears on sides.

The ears should look like this now.

Step 7

Now dab / glue orange tissue paper squares around outside of ears.

Step 8

Either cut a few of these pieces from craft foam or use string. Tape together at one end.

Stick the ends of whiskers underneath nose.

Look how cute this craft turns out?! It turns out so cute!! Plus, wasn’t it a lot of fun to make? How did your Kitty Cat turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, make sure to take a picture of your craft and post that in the comments as well…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make Hearts and Arrows for Valentines Day

I have a fun and easy craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Hearts and Arrows for Valentines Day. This Hearts and Arrows craft makes for the perfect card to give your special someone. Or, use this craft as a decoration for Valentines Day. Either way you are sure to get lots of compliments from anyone who sees this item. And, the cool part is you probably already have all the materials needed in your house. So, grab those materials and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Printer and Paper

Scissors

Glue or Paste

Click on template images below to make larger and to print. You can choose to print off a color or black and white version.

Heart & Arrow Template – Color Version

Hearts & Arrow Template – B & W Version

Squiggly Background – Color Version

Squiggly Background – B & W Version

Step 1

Print out templates.

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Step 2

Cut out items from templates. Also, cut slits in heart.

Step 3

Now put arrow thru the heart to look like above picture.

Step 4

Paste the heart on the squiggly heart shape.

And, there you go…. you just finished your Hearts and Arrows for Valentines Day. Now make sure to give it to someone special this Valentines Day.

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How to Make Paper Heart Flowers for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is just days away. Are you still looking for decorations for Valentines Day? If so, then I have the craft for you today. In this post I will show you how to make Paper Heart Flowers perfect for Valentines Day. This craft is really simple, but so much fun. In no time at all you can make a whole bunch of Paper Heart Flowers…. enough that you can decorate your house. The cool part is you probably have the materials needed for this craft at home already… no need to buy anything more. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Paper

Pen, Pencil or Marker

Red Crayon (optional)

Step 1

You need to have a square paper for this craft. So, if your paper is not square do this… Fold corner A over until the side AB meets up with side BC. Cut along the bottom. Your paper should now be square.

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Step 2

Fold paper in half and then fold corner A to D… then open. Fold corner B to C.

It should now look like this.

Step 3

Draw a line that looks line the one in the above picture.

Step 4

Unfold.

Step 5

You can draw a heart on each leaf. And, color each heart red if you so desire.

And, there you have it. You just finished making your Paper Heart Flowers. Make a few of them to decorate your house this Valentines Day. Have fun!!

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How to Make a Kissing Dangle Decoration for Valentines Day

Are you still looking for decorations for Valentines Day? If so, then I have the craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Kissing Dangle Decoration for Valentine’s Day. It’s an easy craft, but turns out really beautiful to hang up for Valentines Day. Plus, making this craft is a lot of fun…. almost as much fun as it will be seeing people’s reactions when they find out you made this decoration yourself. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this, step by step.

Materials Needed

– 4 recycled valentines cards
– white paper
– scissors
– thick thread
– pencil
– paper glue
– assorted color beads (I used blue, red and white)

Step 1

Take the card with the smaller width and draw its width on the white paper.

Do the same with the card with the smaller height.

Complete the rectangle…

… then cut it out. This is the maximum size that can be used on all the cards.

Draw a heart inside this rectangle. Make it as large as you can.

Cut it out. This is our heart template.

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Step 2

Place the template on a card …

… and draw the outline.

Cut it out, then fold it in half.

Do the same for all 4 cards.

Step 3

Apply a layer of glue on one half of one heart (on the back)…

… then place another heart over it. Press well.

Do the same to add another heart. Now we have only one left.

Step 4

Take the thread and make a knot on its end.

Add the blue bead…

… and make another knot over it.

Add the red bead …

… and make another knot.

Step 5

Apply a layer of glue on the center of hearts.

Put the thread there…

… add glue and the last heart over it, like this.

Make another knot.

Add the last bead and make the last knot.

Now your kissing dangle is ready! Hang it where people can see and enjoy it.

How did your Kissing Dangle Decoration turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, take a picture of the decoration too and share that in the comment as well. I’d love to see it. Now, go hang up your Kissing Dangle.

How to Make a “Be My Valentine” Owl

Today I’m going to show you how to make a stuffed Owl toy. And, not just any stuffed Owl toy, but a “Be My Valentine” Owl that you can give to someone special this Valentines Day. Imagine their surprise when they receive something that you made yourself. Or, if you would prefer to keep it…. don’t even give it to someone. Instead of writing “Be My Valentine” on the heart you can leave it blank or write whatever message you would like. So, whether it is for you or someone special…. either way it is sure to be loved. Let’s get started.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade.

Materials Needed

– three pieces of fabric (a large piece – about 16 cm x16 cm – the color that the owl will have, a smaller piece in a contrasting color and a red piece of about 5 cm x 5 cm)
– small pieces of white and black (or brown) leather
– scissors
– pen
– stuffing material (I used some cotton pads)
– needle and thread

Step 1

Fold the large fabric piece in half.

Draw the outline of the owl using your pen. Like this.

Cut it out. You will find it useful to use some pins to keep the two parts together.

It will look like this.

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Step 2

Start sewing the two parts together…

… like this.

Stop when you reach the ears.

Sew the other side too.

Step 3

Turn it inside out.

Prepare the stuffing material .

I tore the cotton pads into small fluffy pieces.

Stuff your little bird so that it has a wonderfully squishy and cuddly softness.

When you are satisfied, sew the top.

Like this.

Step 4

Draw two circles on the piece of white leather.

Cut them out.

Apply a layer of glue on the back of one…

… and place it where the eye should be. Do the same with the other one.

Take the black / brown leather…

… and cut out a diamond from it.

This is the beak and we will stick it between the two eyes.

Use the pen to give it some personality by finishing the eyes.

Step 5

Cut 2 wings from the fabric in contrasting color. Like this.

Then sew them on the two sides of the owl…

… like this.

Step 6

Draw a heart on red fabric.

Cut it out, then apply a layer of glue on its back.

Place it under the beak, like this.

Now you can let it like this, decorate it or write “Be my Valentine !” on it, like I did.

And, there you have it…. you just finished the “Be My Valentine” Owl. Did you make your owl like mine or did you do something different? Let me know in the comments below. If you want, take a picture of the owl and share that too in the comments…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make an Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is coming up in less than a week. If you don’t have a Mailbox to collect your Valentines Day Cards in then you are missing out. No worries…. in this post I’m going to show you how to make an Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day. This mailbox is perfect for collecting all your Valentines Day Cards. Don’t be stuck holding a brown paper bag to collect your Valentines in…. that’s just boring. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you, step by step, how to make this.

Materials Needed

– recycled box
– beautifully patterned wrapping paper
– white and red paper
– scissors
– pen
– glue
– glitter glue
– cutter

Step 1

Take the recycled box and draw a “window” on it (a rectangle in the middle) … like this.

Draw another “window” on top. Be careful to not draw too close to the edge.

Cut the “windows” out. Take care not to cut yourself.

It will look like this.

And the “window” on top.

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Step 2

Put wrapping paper under the the lid with the “window” and draw its outline.

Cut it out, like this.

Apply a layer of glue on the back of it…

… and stick it in place.

Step 3

Glue wrapping paper on the other sides of the box too.

For the top do the same as in step 2.

Apply a layer of glue inside the box and cover it with white paper (you can cover only the back, because only this part is visible through windows).

Like this.

Step 4

Now, let’s decorate it. Draw a simple owl outline and 2 wings on white paper.

Draw another one on red paper.

Cut them out.

Now let’s prepare a tree branch to stand on.

You can use your pen to give it some color, like this.

Cut it out and glue it on a lower corner of the front window.

Step 5

Now you have to assemble owls. We’ll start with the white one. First, color its eyes.

Then, put glue on the upper side of one red wing…

… and stick it in place. Do the same with the other one.

Make sparkling points on its body with glitter glue…

… like this.

What’s missing? Cut a small triangle from the red paper to make its beak.

Do the same with the other owl. Aren’t they cute?!

Step 7

Apply glue where you want to place the owl.

I put them on the left side of the window. To keep them on sturdy, cover a little of the lid with one of them, like this.

The other one will stay near the first, holding hands (or wings). They look so cute together.

Step 8

Draw one circle on white paper and one on red paper (slightly bigger).

Cut them out.

On the white one write “Happy Valentines Day”.

Apply glue on the opposite corner of the window…

… and stick the red circle there.

Over it place the white one.

Your mailbox is now ready to be used.

There you go…. your Owl Mailbox for Valentines Day is ready. Now, you are all set to collect all your Valentines Day Cards. Enjoy!!

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How to Make a Valentines Gift for Her

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Valentines Gift for Her. It is a lace choker and the end result is just simply beautiful. Any female would love to receive this as a gift. It is a perfect gift for your Mom, Aunt or even your someone special. We will even make a cardboard heart that the choker is placed on to make presenting this gift even more lovely. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this lovely gift.

Materials Needed

– patterned cardboard
– organza (a rectangle of about 10 cm x 10 cm)
– lace (it will be a choker so you can measure to fit your neck )
– satin ribbon
– scissors
– needle and thread
– pencil
– card punch

Step 1

Cut the organza piece in half.

Take one half and fold it in two.

Now, sew the two parts (of the folded half) around the corners…

… like this.

Pull thread to form the petals.

Make a knot to keep it in place.

It will look like this.

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Step 2

Repeat the first step to make anther one.

Step 3

Take about 12 cm of the satin ribbon…

And wrap it around your finger…

… like this.

When you reach the end, sew it to keep it in place.

Step 4

Put the satin part through the middle of one piece with petals and sew it there.

Like this.

Add the second part with petals…

And sew it.

Now the flower is ready.

Step 5

Take the lace…

… and find its middle.

Sew the flower there …

… like this.

Step 6

Cut the remaining satin ribbon in two…

… and sew them at lace ends.

The necklace is now ready.

Step 7

Take the cardboard…

… and draw a heart on it (about 12 cm x 12 cm)

Cut it out.

Make a hole in the upper right part…

… like this.

Fold the necklace like this…

… and place it on top of the heart, under the hole.

Mark a point under the folded necklace…

… and make another hole there.

We will put a small ribbon through these holes to keep the necklace on the base.

It is looking like this on the backside.

You can tie the two parts of ribbon or you can use a double adhesive band to keep them in place.

So, this is the gift…

… and this is the necklace.

Doesn’t this Choker Valentines Gift for Her turn out lovely? Any girl would love receiving this as a gift. How did your Choker turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, don’t forget to add a picture…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Daisy Book Pendant

I know Valentines Day is coming up in 6 days…. and you were probably expecting a Valentines Day craft. I took a break from showing you another Valentines Day craft to show you how to make this Daisy Book Pendant. I thought this Daisy Book Pendant would make for a wonderful Valentines Day Present to someone special. Anyone will surely love to wear it. I will even show you later in the craft how to put a special hidden message inside the pendant. So, let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this, step by step.

Materials Needed

– cardboard (for the covers – I used green)
– white and yellow paper
– scissors
– thick thread and needle
– pencil
– paper glue

Step 1

Draw 9 squares on the white paper (6 cm size)

Cut them out.

Cut another 9 squares (6 mm size) from the yellow paper.

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Step 2

Take one white square…

… and fold it diagonally from point to point. Press well.

Unfold it.

Fold paper in half…

… Unfold it…

… and then in half again the opposite way.

Unfold.

Step 3

Take a small square…

… and glue it in the middle of the creases.

Do the same for all 9 squares.

Step 4

Take one piece and place it with the clear diagonal in front of you (the one without a crease).

Press the sides back until they unite.

It will look like this.

Cut the corners round (except the yellow corner)

Like this. Do the same for the rest of pieces. Now we have 9 petals.

Step 5

Place one petal over cardboard and draw the cover…

… like this.

Cut it out and make the second one.

Turn one of them upside down and draw something simple. Because Valentines Day is coming up…. I am drawing a heart.

Use the needle to make some holes on the heart outline. Make another hole in the corner. (Do this for the other cover too)

Step 6

Apply a layer of glue on one side of a petal…

… and place the cover over it, aligning it to the yellow corner.

Press well. It will look like that.

Turn it over…

… and add another layer of glue on the petal.

Place another petal on top, aligning the yellow corners…

… and so on, until you add the last petal and the other cover. Let it dry well (it is better to use dry glue).

Step 7

Now… open up. Surprise!!

Isn’t it beautiful ?!

And you can add a secret message too! With the book almost open, place a finger under one petal, like this, and push up.

A secret place is open where you can write the message.

Close the book, put the thread through the corner holes…

… and you can wear it or give it as a present to someone special.

And, there you have it. How did your Daisy Book Pendant turn out? Are you going to wear it yourself or give it to someone special this Valentines Day? The choice is yours… either way people will surely love it.

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How to Make a Valentines Critter

I have a fun craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a Valentines Critter. This Valentines Critter is perfect to give your someone special as a gift this Valentines Day. The critter holds on to the sweetest lollipops that any receiver will be sure to love. Add a sweet and loving note and you have the perfect gift ready for giving to your someone special. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this critter, step by step.

Materials Needed

– cardboard (a rectangle of 7 cm x 5 cm)
– red paper
– scissors
– pen
– pencil
– 2 flexible straws
– lollipop
– card punch

Step 1

Draw two hearts on the red paper…

… and cut them out.

Using your pen draw eyes, nose, mouth on one of them and write “Happy Valentines Day” on the other one.

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Step 2

Take the cardboard…

And make 4 holes in it, like this (using the card punch).

Apply a layer of glue on the lower part of the heart with eyes…

… like this…

… and place it over the cardboard, like this.

Step 3

Take a straw…

… measure the distance between two holes, like this…

… and bend it…

… to go through both holes.

It will look like that. Now the critter has one arm and one leg.

Bend the leg down…

… then bend it again at 2 cm of the straw end to make the foot.

Repeat this step to make the second arm and leg.

Step 4

Move the hands outward…

… and bend one from the middle inward (from the elbow)

This arm will support the lollipop.

Step 5

Using the scissors make a small cut on the other arm.

Put the second heart on this cut and the critter is ready.

Imagine the surprise of the receiver of this Valentines Day Gift…. they are sure to love it. How did your Valentines Critter turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, take a picture of your critter as well… you can share that too in the comments. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make Origami Hearts

If you love Origami and other paper folding activities then you are going to love this post. I’m going to show you how to make Origami Hearts. I felt today’s craft was fitting as Valentines Day is only a week away. You can use this Origami Heart for Valentines Day decorations, gift for someone special or perhaps use these Origami Hearts as the Valentines Day card itself. The only material you need for this craft is Origami paper…. that’s it. So, grab some paper and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Origami Paper

Step 1

Fold paper in half.

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Step 2

Fold in half other way now.

Step 3

Turn over.

Step 4

Fold bottom up to middle crease.

Step 5

Turn over.

Step 6

Fold bottom right corner up to center crease.

Step 7

Fold bottom left corner up to center line too.

Step 8

Flip over.

Step 9

Bring top right corner to center line.

Step 10

Now bring left top corner over to center line too.

Step 11

Fold top corner down to crease line without folding white triangles on sides.

The paper should now look like this. Notice white triangles are unfolded.

Step 12

Fold white triangles in on the inner edge of each triangle.

Like this.

Step 13

Fold 2 triangles on each side of heart.

Like this.

Step 14

Fold down top a bit to make less pointy.

Now turn paper over and you have your Origami Heart.

And, there you go…. you just finished your Origami Heart. How did your Origami Heart turn out? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to take a picture of your heart as well and share it too in the comments…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make Magazine Folded Hearts for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is just a week away. And, if you are still looking for ideas for Valentines Day decorations I have the craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Magazine Folded Hearts for Valentines Day. These Magazine Folded Hearts are the perfect decoration for Valentines Day. You can hang them from the ceiling or from a door…. either way the craft turns out really cute. And, what’s really cool…. it gives you something to do with all those extra magazines you have sitting around. So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Magazine

Scissors

Yarn or String

Step 1

Get a magazine like this one.

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Step 2

Fold top right corner of page down.

Press down crease.

Step 3

Fold over to middle once more.

Press down to sharpen crease.

Step 4

Continue with all of the magazine pages… I tore the cover off.

Step 5

Cut a curved line at the top of each page… I was able to cut several pages at once.

Step 6

Take yarn or string and tie 2 times around center of heart. Leave enough yarn to hang heart up.

Now, you are finished with your Magazine Fold Hearts craft. Didn’t it turn out awesome? Go hang it up proudly for all to see this Valentines Day.

Here is a video on how to make these Magazine Folded Hearts.

How to Make a Candy Box for Valentines Day

Are you planning on giving your special someone something special for Valentines Day? Is that something special some candy? Well, instead of just giving your someone special an ordinary heart shaped box filled with candy…. why not give that person a handmade Candy Box this Valentines Day? Imagine their surprise when they see that you gave them something you made yourself. The craft is an easy one, but turns out really beautiful. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you this Candy Box tutorial step-by-step.

Materials Needed

– pattern cardboard (ideally with different pattern on the sides)
– assorted ribbon
– scissors
– card punch
– pencil

Step 1

Cut a square from the cardboard.

Divide your card into thirds.

Rotate the card 90 degrees and divide the card into thirds again. You now have 9 squares scored on your card.

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Step 2

On each of the four corner squares, score a line diagonally, from the corner of the square in toward the center.

Fold along the horizontal lines …

… then along the vertical ones…

… and eventually along the diagonal lines.

It will look like this.

Punch a hole in each of the four corner squares…

… like this.

Take a piece of ribbon …

… and thread it through the punched holes.

Draw the ends of the ribbon together and tie a knot, or a bow if you like. Now fill it with candy.

And, that’s it!! Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!! You just finished your Candy Box for Valentines Day. How did it turn out? Now, fill with candy and give it to your favorite someone this Valentines Day.

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How to Make a Valentines Bee Mailbox

Today I’m going to continue with the Valentines Craft fun by showing you how to make a Valentines Bee Mailbox. This Valentines Mailbox will be perfect for collecting all your Valentines Cards this Valentines Day. Don’t just use a paper bag to collect your Valentines Cards…. that’s just boring. Make something that you can be proud of…. imagine the comments all of your friends will have when they are adding their Valentines Cards to your Mailbox. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you, step by step, how to make this mailbox for Valentines Day.

Materials Needed

– white cardboard
– colored paper : yellow and red
– black pen (or marker)
– scissors
– black ribbon
– paper glue
– pencil
– black paint
– paintbrush
– black tape

Step 1

Draw lines across the yellow paper at about 2.5 cm distance.

Cut them out.

Cut a piece of tape, slightly longer than the yellow bands.

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Step 2

Put a yellow band on the tape, as in the picture.

Do the same for the lower part of the tape. Take care to let enough tape uncovered.

Add another piece of tape.

Continue until you finish the yellow bands. The first band and the last one must be tape.

Step 3

Cut the cardboard a little smaller than the bands…

… and put it over, like this.

Measure the base. I made it a half of the main piece, and slightly longer.

Place it further over the yellow bands and tape, like this.

Bring the extra tape over the cardboard to fix it in place.

Make a cut on the tape in the front part, where the base is longer than the rest, then bring the tape over the cardboard.

It will look like this.

Step 4

Fold the base up…

… and add it to the other end, like this.

Press well to fix it.

This is the box body.

Step 5

Put it on a piece of cardboard, with the opening up …

… and draw the outline.

Cut it out and make another one (one for the front and one for the back)

Paint them black.

Step 6

Draw two circles (one big and one small) – head and nose, two half circles – the feet and two antennas (I made them in the shape of hearts).

Cut them out.

Place the big circle over cardboard and draw the outline.

Inside, draw an almost heart shape – the face.

Cut the face shape out.

Step 7

Apply a layer of glue on the back of the face…

… and place it over the head circle.

It will look like this.

Add glue on the small circle – the nose…

… and place it in the middle.

Draw the eyes…

… and make them black. Add a mouth too.

Next, add the feet…

… like this.

Next… add the antennas.

Isn’t it cute?!

Step 8

Fold up the extra part of the base.

Add glue on it…

… and place the front part on it. Bring the tape over the front part, like this. Then you will put the back part on its place and fix it with tape.

Step 9

Make a hole on the upper part of the box body, like this.

Make another one between the antennas, on the front part.

Take the ribbon and make a knot in both ends. Cut the ribbon in two.

Put it through the holes you made, like this.

Now tie the two part of ribbon. The mailbox is now closed. To open it untie the ribbon.

Step 10

Let’s add a bit of color. Draw 3 hearts on the red paper.

Cut them out.

Write “Valentines Mailbox” on one…

… and glue them …

… on the box.

That’s our cute bee mailbox for Valentines Day.

Doesn’t it turn out just simply BEE-utiful?! Imagine collecting your Valentines Day Cards in this Mailbox…. you will get some wonderful comments on it, I’m sure. Let me know how your Valentines Bee Mailbox turned out in the comments below. You can share a picture as well in the comments…. I’d love to see how your Mailbox turned out.

How to Make a Valentines Key Chain

I have a fun craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a Valentines Key Chain perfect for carrying your keys around this Valentines Day. Made out of Leather this key chain is extremely durable and will hold up for this Valentines Day and for many Valentines Days to come. Wouldn’t you be proud to carry around your keys on a key chain you made yourself? So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you today how to make this key chain step-by-step.

Materials Needed

– leather (one red round piece of 4 cm diameter; one red band of about 1.3 cm x 10 cm and one piece of white leather)
– white paint
– craft glue
– pen
– scissors
– 1 jump ring
– 1 ribbon end
– 1 eyelets
– punch pliers
– vario pliers
– flat nose pliers

Step 1

Using your pen…

… draw a heart on the white leather piece.

Cut it out.

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Step 2

Apply a layer of glue on the back of the heart…

… like this.

Place the heart in the middle of the round leather piece. Let it dry well.

Step 3

Make small points on the rectangular piece of leather, using white paint.

It will look like this. Let it dry.

Step 4

Make a hole on top of the heart, near upper edge of the round leather piece.

Like this.

You can use white paint to decorate it too.

Step 5

When the rectangular piece is dry, take it and bend it in half.

Place the ribbon end over the edges, like this…

… and use the flat nose pliers to tighten.

Step 6

Put the eyelet into the hole you made earlier.

It will look like this on the back of the piece.

Put the vario pliers like this…

… and press well.

That is. The eyelet is in its place.

The front looks like this.

Step 7

The final step is to attach the two parts together. Open the jump ring with your flat nose pliers…

Put it through the eyelet…

… and through the ribbon end…

… then close the jump ring.

And, there you have it…. you just finished your Valentines Key Chain. Isn’t it perfectly festive for Valentines Day?! How did your Key Chain turn out? Let me know in the comments below. And, take a picture of it too and add it to the comments…. I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Cute Heart Friend for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is in less than two weeks. If you are still looking for Valentines Day decorations that are fun to make then I have a craft for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Cute Heart Friend for Valentines Day. This Cute Heart Friend will sit perfectly on top of a desk or table top. If you would prefer…. this Cute Heart Friend can be given to your somebody special as a gift instead of a decoration. Imagine the reaction of the receiver who gets this gift…. they will love it!! So, let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this, step by step.

Materials Needed

– white paper (a rectangle of ~21 cm x 6.5 cm)
– scissors
– black and green pens
– pencil
– colored pencil (I used pink)
– card punch

Step 1

To begin determine the size for it.

Using this size, accordion fold the paper…

… like this.

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Step 2

Using the card punch, make a hole in the middle, from side to side.

It will look like this.

Step 3

Draw a heart on the front side, as large as you can.

Cut the lower part out (take care to cut only from the front side)…

… like this.

Cut the upper part too.

Step 4

Draw eyes and mouth.

Using the colored pens, give it some color..

Put the pink pencil through the hole, with the pointy end in front.

Step 5

Spread the accordion folding, like this.

Now, this cute heart friend can stand on your desk.

Isn’t this Heart Friend a cutie patootie?! Just perfectly sweet to use as a decoration for Valentines Day. How did your Cute Heart Friend turn out? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to take a picture and share that too in the comments…. I’d love to see it.